Tag Archives: McLaren Vale Wine

Lonley Grape TV Episode # 64 – Vale v Barossa Sparkling Shiraz

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Back at the Barossa Collective Cellar Door (Main Street, Tanunda). Drop in and say Hello and let them know Shane sent you. This time I am tasting 2 Sparkling Shiraz wines. Thorpe 2006 & Karra Yerta NV. Both yum in … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – Leconfield (home of Richard Hamilton Wines)

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This cellar door is one of the new classy style – with lots of new wood, stainless steel and glass.  The driveway shows off well manicured vineyards with lots of red roses (the roses also act as a early waring … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 59 McLaren Vale v Barossa Cab Shiraz

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Join me for Episode 2 of my Barossa vs McLaren Vale wines at the Collective Barossa cellar door (Main Street, Tanunda). This week the tasting is of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz blends.

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A McLaren Vale-ite in the Barossa

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Lonely Grape

First things first – I love McLaren Vale and the wines she brings, but I also adore wines from the Barossa.  I believe the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale should join forces to promote South Australian wines … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 58 – Barossa vs McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Recently I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in the Barossa – at Collective Barossa (Main Street, Tanunda) to show some McLaren Vale wines next to Barossa wines. This is the first part of a series of videos where … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode # 57 – Taste McLaren Vale Red Pack #3

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Lonely Grape

It is so exciting to share the wines from my latest Backyard Shed Cru Red Wine Pack from http://www.tastemclarenvale.com.au. 2008 Caught Red Handed Shiraz 2008 Seldom Inn Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Marius Sympatico Shiraz

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McLaren Vale Wines – Minnow Creek Wines

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Minnow Creek Wines comes from 2 friends – Bill who as a businessman enjoyed his wine and thought it would be good to make some plus Tony who was a winemaker friend who had just finished with another winery.  So … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV #56 – Sabella Shiraz, Willunga Creek Cab Shiraz & Sellicks Hill Grenache Shiraz

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Lonely Grape

This time I share with you 3 wines that will be available in the Taste McLaren Vale – Backyard Shed Cru Red Pack #3. The Sabella 2007 Shiraz, 2007 Willunga Creek Wines “Out for a duck” Cabernet Shiraz and the … Continue reading →

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McLaren Vale Wines – The Good Doctors Tonic

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Lonely Grape

The good doctor is actually Doctor Matt who works and lives in McLaren Vale.  He has loved wine for a long time and had also harbored a dream of producing and selling his own wine.  The romantic notion of making … Continue reading →

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Lonely Grape TV Episode #55 – McLaren Vale Tractor Protest

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Lonely Grape

Yes a 46 year old man participating in a public protest. Yes the quality of the video is less than average, but I hope it gets the massage across. It will be a tragedy if the Seaford Heights development gets … Continue reading →

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